REFLEXÕES SOBRE A EVASÃO ESCOLAR NO ENSINO MÉDIO

Abstract

School dropout has several causes and leads to several consequences. Therefore, it is extremely important to reflect on why Brazil has a high school dropout rate. Among the main causes, we can highlight teenage pregnancy and child labor. These are interconnected challenges that especially affect the most vulnerable people, worsening social inequalities and weaknesses in education. To address them, it is essential to invest in public policies that promote school retention, sexual education, access to technology and combat child exploitation. It is also necessary to expand social assistance to families. Solving these problems requires a joint effort by society, institutions and the government to break cycles of poverty and inequality, guaranteeing a future for the country's many families. Through such changes, citizens can have a higher level of education and, consequently, better jobs and a life with greater dignity.